14 Related Articles from 2018-11-08

Datebook: Carmina Escobar's experimental vocals, art inspired by the Huntington, a groundbreaking painter. A vocal performance that involves a dangling piano, exploring the nature of labor in the museum and art by an important German painter. Here are nine exhibitions and events to check out in the coming week: Carmina Escobar, “Pura Entrana,” at REDCAT. The charismatic Escobar is known for works that... >>

Factbox: German cities ban older diesel cars. German cities are starting to introduce bans on older diesel vehicles that emit higher amounts of pollutants than later models after the country's highest administrative court in February confirmed such bans are permissible. >>

German cities ban older diesel cars. Nov 8 (Reuters) - German cities are starting to introduce bans on older diesel vehicles that emit higher amounts of pollutants than later models after the... >>

German court says cities of Cologne and Bonn must impose diesel bans. A German court ruled on Thursday that the western city of Cologne must introduce bans on older diesel vehicles in certain areas from April 2019 and the nearby city of Bonn must impose bans on diesel vehicles for two busy roads at the same time. >>

German govt: automakers raise offer to help fix diesels. BERLIN (AP) - Germany's transport minister says automakers are prepared to offer up to 3,000 euros ($3,430) per car to help fix some older diesel vehicles... >>

German regional ministry to appeal court ruling on diesel ban in Cologne. The environment
minister of the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia
(NRW) said she would appeal a court ruling that demanded the
city of Cologne introduce bans on older diesel vehicles in
certain areas from April 2019. >>

German regional ministry to appeal court ruling on.... DUESSELDORF, Germany, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The environment minister of the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) said she would appeal a court... >>

Man sentenced for raping German tourist in Hollywood. LOS ANGELES (AP) - A man convicted of raping a German tourist in Hollywood two years ago has been sentenced to 240 years to life in... >>

Marijuana may help Alzheimer's sufferers' memories, mouse study suggests. The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, makes is well known to impair the memories of healthy minds, but a new German study in mice suggests it busts Alzheimer's plaques to improve cognition. >>

Older diesel cars to be banned in Cologne, state to appeal. By Matthias InverardiCOLOGNE, Germany, Nov 8 (Reuters) - A German court ruled on Thursday that Cologne must introduce bans on older diesel vehicles in some... >>

These robots fly and swim just like animals. German company Festo hopes to learn from the natural world to improve the future of automated machines. >>

UPDATE 1-German court says cities of Cologne and Bonn must impose diesel bans. A German court ruled on
Thursday that the western city of Cologne must introduce bans on
older diesel vehicles in certain areas from April 2019 and the
nearby city of Bonn must impose bans on diesel vehicles for two
busy roads at the same time. >>

UPDATE 2-Older diesel cars to be banned in Cologne, state to appeal. A German court ruled on
Thursday that Cologne must introduce bans on older diesel
vehicles in some parts of the city from next April, prompting
state authorities to launch an appeal. >>

WHAT IS RUBELLA? AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT PREGNANT WOMEN?. Rubella, also known as German measles, is a rare illness that causes a red or pink spotty rash. The rash starts behind the ears and spreads to the head, neck and body. Skin may also feel rough or bumpy. >>